Evaluating the factorial structure of the revised causal dimension scale in adolescents

Citation

Crocker PRE, Eklund R & Graham TR (2002) Evaluating the factorial structure of the revised causal dimension scale in adolescents. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 73 (2), pp. 211-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2002.10609011

Abstract
First paragraph: Sport and exercise researchers have investigated how an individual's perceived reasons for the cause ofan achievement outcome influence future expectancies, emotional states, and behavior (see Biddle, 1993; Biddle & Hanrahan, 1998, for reviews). Although there are various theoretical approaches to investigating these causal attributions, Weiner's (1979, 1985) theory has had a major impact in sport and exercise psychology (Biddle, 1993). A major feature of Weiner's theory is that causal attributions can be classified under three general causal dimensions. Locus ofcausality isconcerned with whether the cause is perceived to be due to internal or external reasons. Stability refers to whether the cause can change over time. Controllability reflects whether the individual or another person has volitional control over the cause.

Keywords
attributions; measurement; motivation

Journal
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport: Volume 73, Issue 2